Georgians take pride in their world-renowned culinary achievements. The wide range of dishes offered in Georgian cooking – which include rich, flavorful meat and vegetable based dishes, as well as pastries, dumplings, soups, and unique salads and side dishes means that nearly everyone can find something to love in this cuisine.
Food within Georgia itself is highly diverse, with many dishes having distinct variations within each of Georgia’s many ethnic enclaves. The Adjarians are one such ethnic group. The Adjarians live in their own autonomous republic within Georgia and also take great pride in their cooking – which features many distinct takes on dishes most associated internationally with Georgian cooking.
Locals pride themselves in the local dairy products that are used generously in many Adjarian dishes. Adjaria’s close proximity to rivers and the sea also allows for fish to be a popular choice in Adjarian meals – more so than in Georgian cooking in general.
SRAS students studying on SRAS’s summer programs in Batumi, the capital of Autonomous Republic of Adjara within Georgia, will find that locals love to eat ‒ and to introduce guests to ‒ their traditional, national cuisine.
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